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U.S. Senate election: GOP projected to flip chamber with key wins in Ohio, W. Virginia

U.S. News // 5 months ago

U.S. Senate election: GOP projected to flip chamber with key wins in Ohio, W. Virginia

Republicans flipped two Senate seats on Tuesday, as Republican Ted Cruz won a third term in Texas. Democrat Angela Alsobrooks was declared the winner in Maryland's open Senate seat race.

New domestic policy adviser first Asian-American to lead White House council

U.S. News // 1 year ago

New domestic policy adviser first Asian-American to lead White House council

The White House said Friday that Neera Tanden will replace outgoing domestic policy advisor Susan Rice. Tanden will be the first Asian-American to ever lead any of the three major White House policy councils.

Biden says U.S. will again 'lead the world in manufacturing' in Kentucky visit

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Biden says U.S. will again 'lead the world in manufacturing' in Kentucky visit

President Joe Biden is joined by a bipartisan contingent, including Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., at the foot of a massive bridge between Ohio and Kentucky.

Bill to protect same-sex marriage moves closer to passage in U.S. Senate

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Bill to protect same-sex marriage moves closer to passage in U.S. Senate

A bill that would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages while also protecting religious liberty rights moved closer to passage in the Senate after lawmakers overcame a filibuster.

Customs agent killed during shootout with smugglers near Puerto Rico

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Customs agent killed during shootout with smugglers near Puerto Rico

A Customs and Border Protection agent was killed and two more were wounded during a shootout Thursday morning with suspected smugglers off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Senate advances bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Senate advances bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill that would codify federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages while also protecting religious liberty rights.

U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage

U.S. News // 2 years ago

U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage rights.

U.S. Senate control down to four races; Fetterman wins Pennsylvania

U.S. News // 2 years ago

U.S. Senate control down to four races; Fetterman wins Pennsylvania

Control of the U.S. Senate is down to four races after Democrat John Fetterman won in Pennsylvania and Republican J.D. Vance won in Ohio.

Dems' $740 billion climate and tax bill expected to pass Senate after Sinema approves

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Dems' $740 billion climate and tax bill expected to pass Senate after Sinema approves

Democrats are a step closer to passing major legislation that aims to fight climate change, reduce inflation and reform tax policies after they received support from frequent holdout Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

U.S. to ship another $550M security package to Ukraine

U.S. News // 2 years ago

U.S. to ship another $550M security package to Ukraine

The United States on Monday announced it was shipping Ukraine an additional $550 million in weapons to aid the war-torn country in its fight against Russia.

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I appreciate some people have put me on their ... list, but there are a lot of other great choices
Portman said to be on McCain's VP list Apr 06, 2008

With Washington going deeper into debt, new tools are needed to control spending. One such tool is the line-item veto to get rid of wasteful spending and reduce the deficit. That's why I recently joined a bipartisan group of my fellow senators in introducing the Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2011, to provide the president with legislative line-item veto authority
Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Like the South, will line item veto rise again? Apr 17, 2011

Clay asked them, 'Gee, since you're so good at this, can you help us on some of our other initiatives?
OMB seeks 'bloggers' help in reform bills Oct 04, 2006

An agreement with Peru is a key building block in our strategy to advance free trade within our hemisphere
U.S., Peru sign free trade deal Dec 08, 2005

It's very difficult to see China taking the next step in terms of its economic development without providing more protection for intellectual property
U.S.: China must 'crack down' on piracy Nov 14, 2005

Robert Jones "Rob" Portman (born December 19, 1955) is the junior United States Senator from Ohio. He is a member of the Republican Party. He succeeded retiring Senator George Voinovich.

From 1993 to 2005, Portman served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005, representing Ohio's 2nd congressional district, which stretches along the Ohio River from the Hamilton County suburbs of Cincinnati east to Scioto County and Pike County. Portman won seven consecutive congressional elections with over 70 percent of the vote.

Portman served in two federal cabinet positions under the administration of President George W. Bush. From May 2005 to May 2006, he was the U.S. Trade Representative. From May 2006 to June 2007, he was Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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